AKEL Calls for Immediate Investigation into Limassol Tragedy
In the wake of a tragic incident in Limassol, O partido pretende obter esclarecimentos sobre os factos que conduziram ao incidente, including the circumstances that led to the death of a Bangladeshi national during a police operation. The Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) has been vocal in demanding a swift and thorough inquiry into the events that unfolded early Wednesday when police conducted a raid targeting undocumented migrants.
O AKEL apelou a uma investigação imediata sobre a morte de um cidadão do Bangladesh who, in a desperate attempt to evade the authorities, jumped from the fifth floor of an apartment building. The party has raised concerns about the adherence to legal protocols and whether excessive force was used during the operation. Furthermore, AKEL has urged for the identification of those responsible for the illegal employment of migrants, highlighting the broader issue of exploitation within the labor market.
The incident has cast a spotlight on the plight of migrants in Cyprus, with AKEL pointing out the systemic issue of migrants being exploited as cheap labor. This, according to the party, is a significant factor contributing to illegal and undeclared work that must be addressed by the state.
During the raid, ten individuals were detained on suspicion of being undocumented migrants and are currently held at the Limassol Police Headquarters. The operation has also resulted in serious injuries to another person who attempted to escape and is now receiving medical treatment.
Lefteris Kyriakou, head of the Limassol CID, commented on the procedural aspects of such raids, stating that a search warrant is not legally required for immigration checks. However, this statement has done little to quell the concerns raised by AKEL and other human rights observers about the legality and morality of such actions.
The incident has reignited discussions on migrant rights and the need for fair treatment in law enforcement operations. As the investigation progresses, many await answers on how future tragedies can be prevented and what measures will be taken to combat the underlying issues of migrant exploitation.
